David Marine (20 September 1880 – 6 November 1976)[1] was an American pathologist. He is remembered for his trial, with O. P. Kimball as his assistant, of the effect of giving iodide to a large group of schoolgirls in Akron, Ohio from 1917 to 1922, which greatly reduced their development of goiter, and resulted in the iodization of table salt.

David Marine
Born September 20, 1880
Died November 6, 1976(1976-11-06) (aged 96)
Nationality American
Known for treatment of goiter with iodine
Awards 1960, Kober Medal
Scientific career
Fields pathology

References edit

  1. ^ Tomasson, Robert E. (28 November 1976). "Dr. David Marine, 96, Found Goiter's Cure". The New York Times.